Abstract: A process of preparing free-flowing particles of fructose with or without dextrose, which process comprises: admixing a high fructose corn syrup with ethanol, the corn syrup and ethanol of defined moisture content, to form a clear homogeneous solution; seeding the solution with crystalline fructose and recovering free-flowing particles of crystalline fructose from the seeded solution.

Abstract: A flavored chewing gum is provided which contains a water-insoluble gum base, and one or more finely divided poorly water-soluble sweetening agents, such as the free acid form of saccharin and/or one or more finely divided poorly water-soluble food acids, such as fumaric acid, succinic acid or adipic acid, dispersed in the gum base. The finely divided sweetening agent and/or finely divided food acid undergo controlled release from the gum base for relatively long periods, for example, for 30 minutes or more, during which time the chewing gum delivers a balanced sweet and non-sour or sour taste.

Abstract: A mint-flavored chewing gum which contains a water-insoluble gum base, sugars, flavoring and, the free acid form of saccharin, in particulate form, dispersed in the insoluble gum base. The particulate artificial sweetener, undergoes controlled release from the gum base for relatively long periods, for example, for 30 minutes or more, at a concentration below the bitter threshold, so that the chewing gum delivers a sweet taste during such time unaccompanied by a metallic or bitter aftertaste.